sort, that would give the lie to the teachings of Christianity, and with what result ? Many deduc- tions that men have drawn from Bible facts, have been proven false ; many theories woven together to explain Bible mysteries have been exploded; many human speculations have been proved worthless, but, after all this very costly and laborious work, still not one fact has been established, that gives the lie to the Christian system. It stands to-day a consistent portion of eternal truth. 3. The third test is Adaptation. Is Christianity suitable to man ? Is it adapted to the ends which 138 A Busy Life. it is intended to accomplish? Every system of truth must stand this test. Does Christianity ? I answer: It professes to supply man's spiritual needs and to be adapted to this end. Now what are these needs, and what are the adaptations of Christianity to them? (1.) Man needs the knowledge of certain truths, and deep convictions in respect to them. Christi- anity embodies these and challenges human belief on the authority of God. The man who believes in Christ as a Saviour, and accepts his teachings is at rest in respect to that immense mass of truth, as he can never be from the mere inductions of reason. (2.) Man needs reconciliation to God. In Chris-